Indonesia, Storms in Halmahera Utara (North Maluku)

➢ Chronology: High rainfall intensity along with an earthquake due to extreme weather according to BMKG's appeal, there have been high waves and strong winds and due to an earthquake of magnitude 5.6, on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 16.00 WITA

➢ Location:
● Galela District
- Soasio Village

➢ Casualties:
● 20 families affected

➢ Material Losses:
● 20 houses are potentially damaged if the embankment is damaged
● 2 houses are slightly damaged

➢ Efforts:
● Coordinate with village officials to make a disaster incident report
● BPBD provides an appeal to the village government and the community regarding the regulation of Perka No. 7 of 2023 concerning the threshold for incidents.
● Appealing to the public to remain vigilant for aftershocks.

➢ Current Condition:
● Still being handled

Source: Akbar Surizal Pusdalops BPBD North Halmahera Regency